India Moves Forward with 'One Nation, One Election' Constitutional Amendment

The proposed legislation aims to synchronize Lok Sabha, state assembly, and Union Territory elections, with implementation expected by 2034.

The Union Cabinet has approved the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, seeking to align Lok Sabha and state assembly election cycles through constitutional amendments.
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce 'The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024' in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
The bill proposes amendments to several Articles of the Constitution and introduces Article 82(A) to facilitate simultaneous elections across India.
The legislation specifies that synchronized elections will begin after the 2029 general elections, targeting full implementation by 2034.
Opposition parties have raised concerns, citing potential risks to federalism and governance, with demands for the bill to be reviewed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee